Analysis of regional magazines features

1. ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL
MAGAZINES
FEATURE PAGE

2. The word ‘discovering’ in
the heading, gives the
impression that this
article will reveal to the
audience new and
interesting information
about this particular area.
This will intrigue the
audience into finding out
more.
The font used is very sophisticated and stylish
which may reflect the tastes of the target
audience and the article will therefore appeal to
them. This may also establish the texts
ideology.
The colour scheme is very simplistic, with
there only being white and black used. This
establishes the house style. It will also
appeal to an upmarket target audience as
it reflects sophistication.
There are several
images used in this
article, this allows the
reader to gain more
insight into the subject
and therefore become
more intrigued. The
photographs used are
flattering towards the
area and visually
engaging and will
therefore help
persuade readers
along with the article.
This feature page would be considered a
common convention of a regional magazine. This
is because many regional magazines include a
feature page which focuses on a local area.
The images included in the article help break up
the pages. They also help the reader visualise
the article, rather than just text. This makes it
more interesting and visually appealing to the
audience and therefore will attract more readers.
This article is very
informative which
shows the reader
It successful in
providing
information. This
links to the uses and
gratifications theory
of ‘surveillance’ as
the audience can
gain information
about the area by
reading the article.

3. The use of alliteration as
well as it being the
largest piece of text in
the article draws more
attention to the heading.
There is also an
emphasis on ‘Barcelona’
as it is the only text
which is in blue and
therefore grabs the
attention of the reader
so that they are
immediately aware what
the article is about.
This article is a common
convention for regional
magazines as it is
focusing on a local area.
The images used are
visually appealing as they
are bright, colourful and
help the article stand out.
They give the impression
that Barcelona is a vibrant
and exciting place, this will
appeal to the target
audience.
There is no clear colour scheme for this article as a range of colours are used,
white, black, blue, red and orange. This is an unusual convention for a
magazine, however may attract an audience as it is intriguing. It may also
reflect the house style of this magazine and their target audience. The red and
orange subheadings stand out against the white background, creating a clear
layout for the reader.
The images are spread across both pages and overlap one another.. This
particular layout is visually appealing and may therefore appeal to the target
audience of the magazine.
The article
focuses on
exciting events
taking place in the
area. This will
appeal to the
target audience as
it will help them
gain information
on a particular
area. The
information
provided by the
article creates a
sense of authority
over the reader as
the magazine is
knowledgeable
about information
the reader may
not be.

4. A simple and
conventional layout
has been used for this
feature page with
images in the first row
and text in the
second. This will
appeal to the target
audience as it will be
easy to read and
follow.
The majority of the
colours used are
natural as there is
mainly blue and green
used. This relates to
the theme of the
magazine as it
focuses on subjects
such in the
countryside. It also
establishes the
magazine’s house
style.
The images help
make the article
look more visually
appealing to the
audience rather
than there just
being text and
helps capture the
attention of the
reader. The images
used here also help
the reader develop
an understanding of
the article as the
images share a
strong link.
The pull quote is in
blue, which is the
only piece of blue
text in the article.
This helps it stand
out and will give the
reader insight into
the article. The pull
quote is used to
intrigue the reader to
what to find out more
information towards
the article.
The font used is in italics and gives a sophisticated appearance. This will appeal
to the target audience as it will reflect their taste. The font may also establish the
texts ideology.
The article provides information on everyday activities to take part in, in the countryside. This
will appeal to the target audience as they are aiming to find out this particular information. This
relates to the uses and gratifications theory of ‘surveillance’ as the audience are able to gain
information they may have not been able to themselves.

5. The ‘wining and
dining’ tab allows the
reader to know what
content the article will
include. It also
suggests that wining
and dining is a
category alongside
others and therefore
the magazine has a
wide range of content
to choose from.
The title ‘eat below the line’ may intrigue the reader
as they will want to find out how and why they should.
The title will also grab the attention of the reader as
the bold white text stands out against the photograph.
The double page spread's colour scheme consists
of blue, yellow, white and black. Because it uses a
range of bold colours it is more likely to grab the
attention of the reader and interest them to read the
article.
The heading
explains how the
‘local business
owners..host a
£1supper club” for
charity. This may
appeal to the target
audience as they are
a local business and
therefore people
from this area may
already be familiar
with the owners or
will be interested to
find out more. They
may also be
interested as it is for
a good cause.
The article gives out the owners email address
which allows the reader to contact the owners on
a more personal level. This will appeal to the
target audience as they can gain further
information, which relates to the uses and
gratifications theory of ‘surveillance’
The images break up the article as it is makes the
page more interesting and visually appealing. The
image of the local business owners allows the reader
to gain insight to who they are. It also allows the reader
to develop a personal relationship as they are both
creating direct address in the photograph.
The different
adverts will grab
the attention of
the reader as
several images
are used as well
as bold text and
colours. It also
gives the reader
a range of
choices to
choose from,
which will appeal
to the audience.
The adverts will
also be a source
of income for the
magazine as it is
mot likely free as
this is a common
convention of
regional
magazines.

6. CONCLUSION
After researching into feature pages of regional magazines
I found the following codes and conventions:
• Focuses on local area – The articles will be focused on
events, places and people in the local area.
• Images – There is several images used which will help the
audience understand what the article is about.
• Title – The title will establish the focus of the article.
• Content – They are very informative, in order to give the
reader as much information on the topic as possible.
• Colour Scheme – Will be in tone with the magazine.